Source: www.hindustantimes.com
JAMMU, INDIA, October 13, 2010: More than 100,000 yatris had darshan at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in the first three days of the nine-day Navaratri. According to SMVDSB, during these Navratras, about 5,000 more yatris will perform darshan as compared to last year.
All accommodations are full. People, especially from Delhi, have booked online on account of closure of educational institutions because of the Commonwealth Games.Hotels and Guesthouses have a 100 per cent occupancy rate.
During normal days, 22,0000 yatris have darshan everyday, but up to 35,000 on Navaratri. These are considered the most auspicious days according to the Hindu calendar.